The #1 song in the UK on May 17, 1981

Stand and Deliver By Adam and the Ants

Other #1 songs on May 17, 1981

#1 Hit Song

Bette Davis Eyes
Kim Carnes

#1 R&B Song

A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio

#1 Country Song

Seven Year Ache
Rosanne Cash

#1 Dance Track

Paradise/ Hold Tight/ Heaven of My Life
Change

Notable May 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Jonathan McDaniel
TV Actor
Born May 17, 1985

Tessa Virtue
Figure Skater
Born May 17, 1989

Joyce Carnassale
Gospel Singer
Born May 17, 1983

Greg Roe
Gymnast
Born May 17, 1990

Benton Blount
Country Singer
Born May 17, 1980

Christine Ohuruogu
Runner
Born May 17, 1984

Edvald Boasson Hagen
Cyclist
Born May 17, 1987

Clarence Goodson
Soccer Player
Born May 17, 1982

Nikki Reed
Movie Actress
Born May 17, 1988